The Wall Street Journal turned to Mr. Smith for analysis of new Brazilian rules regarding derivatives of foreign exchange contracts, particularly foreign exchange futures that burned several major Brazilian companies.

Genuine Curiosity reviews Riches Among the Ruins on their website, saying that "The book is a fun read, and the style is very conversational and vivid -- as I read it, I could readily picture the scenes in my mind."

Seeking Alpha and Market Folly featured Mr. Smith's book for a second review, noting its unique perspective on globalization.

Saleh Daher appeared on Marketplace to comment on the latest issuance of Russian debt and the country's history of default and devaluation.

Keith Suiter reviewed Riches on his radio show, calling it a "white-knuckle ride through the underbelly of the global market economy."

A great mention of Mr. Smith and Riches on the site "Life Insurance Selling." Richard Hoe says of the 1998 Russia default, "That is one thing that seperates great traders from average traders: Belief in one's own instinct. Smith lost $15 million in one day in 1998 and made it all back, plus some, by 2001."

Blog Business World posted a profile of Mr. Smith and hosted an interview about Riches Among the Ruins.

The Providence Journal ran Mr. Smith's op-ed about the possible upside to investing in one of the riskiest spots in the world - the West Bank, with its new, burgeoning Palestinian Monetary Authority run by Dr. Jihad al-Wazir.

Riley McDermid of Markets Mediacalled Riches a "must-read," saying that the "biography is at once adrenaline-fueled and utterly compelling." He also notes Robert P. Smith's reputation as "one of the world's most fearless financial adventurers."

WhomYouKnow.com wrote that Riches is "a great story of identifying opportunity, adventure, and creative thinking. We love that!"

Business book portal 800 CEO Read writes up Riches Among the Ruins on their site.

The Roxbury Latin School chose Momar Dieng as 2009's Robert P. Smith '58 International Scholar. After receiving a Ph.D. in Mathematics from UC Davis, Dieng moved to Harvard University to complete a Masters in Public Administration. With significant international development experience in Africa, particularly his home country of Senegal, Dieng perfectly represents the spirit of global growth and innovation prized by Mr. Smith.